It's as if pitches in India and Sri Lanka are generally much better to bat on than the rest of the world. Oh wait no it's because their batsmen just all happen to be 10-15 runs per innings better than everywhere else.

Funny then, that India's top batsmen are as good away from the subcontinent as they are inside it.

Funny as well that most Australian batsmen of the last decade average far higher at home than away. Is that because pitches in Australia are flat batting paradises, or because Australian batsmen are simply more used to batting in Australian conditions?

English and Australian pitches tend to be good for pace bowlers while also providing something for spinners. Warne always enjoyed the added bounce he got for his leggies in Australia. Sub continental pitches tend to be good for spinners but provide NOTHING for quickies.

Only a bunch of convicts having been beaten 3-0 and gone 9 tests without a win and won just 1 in 11 against England could go into the home series saying they will win. England will win in Australia again this winter as they are a better side which they have shown this summer. 3-0 doesn't lie girls.